Posted 4/11/2024, 10:07:00 AM
Apple Warns iPhone Users of Sophisticated Hacking Attempts, Urges Software Updates
- Apple alerting some iPhone users they were targets of "mercenary spyware attack" to remotely compromise devices
- Attacks often state-sponsored and target activists, officials, journalists; cost millions of dollars
- Apple works to patch vulnerabilities, recommends users update software, enable Lockdown Mode
- Latest attack origin undisclosed; Apple suing spyware maker NSO Group for role in attacks
- Apple has sent similar alerts before as new attacks discovered; continues efforts to defend against iPhone bugs